Deaths in Longford - Monday, May 13, 2024

Sheila McEvoy Lislea, Ballinalee, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2024 of Sheila McEvoy, Lislea, Ballinalee Co Longford and Mullingar Co Westmeath. Sadly missed and forever remembered by her heartbroken parents Brendan and Rita, sister Breda (Clinton), brothers Gerard (Stacy), Padraig (Teresa), Francis and Seamus (Grace), her boyfriend Saad, her adored nieces and nephews Kian, Ella, Aibhe, Rohan, Alexandra, Katherin, Ada, Hugh and Noah, her Aunts, Uncles, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Sheila Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81 on Tuesday, May 14 from 6pm to 8.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 15 followed by burial in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee. House Private to family, friends and neighbours. Family flowers only please. To reflect Sheila's love for her nieces and nephews, donations, if desired, can be made to Barnardos Ireland care of Farrell's Funeral Directors, Ballinalee.

Noel P Gavin, The Bungalow, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Monday, May 13, 2024 of Noel P Gavin, The Bungalow, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Aideen. Beloved father of Annette (King), Caroline (Keegan), Patrick, Noel and Derry.

Noel will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Christopher King and Matt Keegan, daughters-in-law Carol and Colette, sisters Geraldine and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Edgeworthstown this Tuesday evening, May 14 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 15 at 11am in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Abbeyshrule, followed by burial in Meedin cemetery Tyrrellspass.

Vivienne Clendenning (née Morton) Ballymacormack, Longford

The death occurred in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 of Vivienne Clendenning (nee Morton), Ballymacormack, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Vivienne will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son David, daughter-in-law Dianne, grandchildren Nathan, Sophie and Hannah, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’.

Resting at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Ballinalee Road (N39 XE92) on Tuesday, May 14 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Service in St Catherine’s Church, Ballymacormack at 2.30pm on Wednesday, May 15 interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Church of Ireland Bishop’s Appeal, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Colm Maguire, No 3 OPD, Smithfield, Legan, Longford / Marino, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2024 of Colm Maguire, No 3 OPD, Smithfield, Legan, Longford and formerly Marino, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Masie, sister Kay and Brenda. Colm will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family, daughters Orla, Niamh and Cíara, sons-in-law Martin, Graham and Kenneth, his adored grandchildren Adam, Sophie, Jack, Lily, Sarah-Jane and Robert, brothers and sisters Brian, Eoin, Kenneth, Maura and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Colm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 15 at 1pm in St Mary's Church, Legan followed with Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for family.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Colm's family, would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the care and support given to him by the doctors, nurses, carers and the night nurse during his illness, (Thank you all).

Jean Taaffe (née Creegan) Legga, Longford / Arva, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, May 11, 2024 of Jean Taaffe, (née Creegan), Legga, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jim and her baby son Mark. Sadly missed by her loving sons Christopher (Fiona), Raymond (Michelle) and Shane, daughters Marie Caffrey (Sean) and Joan Brady (Tomas), her adored twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, sisters, Sr Kathleen, Tess, Eilish, Belinda, Philomena and Helena, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Monday evening, May 13 from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, May 14 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Legga, Co Longford, with interment afterwards in Moyne Cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Family home private, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society care of Declan Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member or through donations box provided. The family would like to record their appreciation of the wonderful care Jean received in Castlemanor Nursing Home, Cavan.

Anne Cahill (née Quinn) Mullingar, Westmeath / Longford / Mayo / Sligo

The death occurred peacefully in the tender and compassionate care of the staff and nurses of the Cáirde Unit, St John's Hospital, Sligo on Monday, May 6, 2024 of Anne Cahill (nee Quinn), Mayo, Longford, Mullingar and Sligo. Predeceased by husband Tom. Anne will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her son Tony and daughters BB (Leslie), Eileen (McNamee), Mo Cahill, Jackie Cahill and Trish (Higgins), her dear sister Margaret Murray, cherished grandchildren Tippi, Holly, Peter, Rory, Shay, Tara and Rachael, daughter-in-law Annie, sons-in-law Paul, Stephen, Geoff and Paul, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Monday, May 13 from 7pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, May 14 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Anne's Mass can be seen on the live webcam at www.longfordparish.com

Matthew Ronan Farrell, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Ailesbury Nursing Home on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Matthew Ronan Farrell, Longford, London and Dublin. Ronan was predeceased by his parents Anthony and Lena, his siblings Helen, Ita, Toinette, and Tony. His gentle spirit and kind heart touched many lives, leaving a lasting imprint on a wide circle of friends and his extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Please join us for a celebration of Ronan’s life on Monday, May 13 at 12:45pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Thomas Murray, Mount Merrion, Dublin / Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at his home in his 90th year on Thursday, May 9, 2024 of Thomas Murray, Mount Merrion, Dublin/ Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, formerly of ESB. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen (Kate) and his sister Maureen. Much loved father of Eamon, Deirdre, Angie, Maria, Conor, Cathy and Dave. He will be very sadly missed by his family, his 17 cherished grandchildren, sons-in-law Andrew, Conor, John and Brian, daughters-in-law Niamh and Sile, brother Patrick, sisters Kathleen and Finola, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday evening, May 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, May 15 to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Thomas's Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

James (Jim) Campbell, Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, N41NX47

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 10, 2024 of James Campbell, Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Son of the late Walter and Margaret. Predeceased by his cherished grandson Conor and his brothers Berry and Walter. Jim will be greatly missed by his adoring and heartbroken wife Kathleen (née Muldoon). A devoted father to Joseph, Walter, Mary and Edel. Fondly remembered by his daughter-in-law Emma-Jane and sons-in-law Ray and Tim. Adored grandad to Emily, Katie, Maeve, Mark, Róisín, James and Robyn. Forever missed by his sisters Doreen and Moira, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews, neighbours and wide circle of friends. He will be missed beyond belief. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Saturday, May 11 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo on Sunday, May 12 to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 13 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

Mary (Maria) Sheridan (née Kirwan) Millbrook, Gorey, Wexford / Rathowen, Westmeath

The death occurred of Mary (Maria) Sheridan (nee Kirwan) Millbrook, Gorey, Wexford and late of Monaseed, Gorey, Wexford and Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Beloved wife of the late Sean, loving mother of John, sister of the late Pat, Kit and John. Sadly missed by her son, daughter-in-law Lucile and her much loved grandchildren Mae and Eoin, sister-in-law Ann, nephews and nieces.Mary, Michael, Evelyn, Clare, Kevn, Sile, ​​​​​​ Eoin, grand-niece Aisling and her many relatives, neighbours and dear friends. "Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis".

Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey on Sunday, May 12 from 4pm until 7pm (Eircode Y25 K122). Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home on Monday, May 13 at 10.30am to St Michael's Church Gorey for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by Burial in St Patrick's Cemetery Monaseed. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Courtown RNLI. The family very much appreciates your kindness at this sad time.

Sean Maguire Mullaghmore, Drumreilly, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long illness bravely borne on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Sean Maguire, Ruislip, Middlesex and formerly of Mullaghmore, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. Sadly missed by his son, Richard (Roz) and daughter, Sinead (David) and his grandchildren, Darcey, Ethan and Cayden. Beloved son of the late Sue and Paddy, Mullaghmore and cherished brother of Hugh (Mary), Mick (Rose), Geri (David), Susan (John), Anna Rose (Eugene), Robert and Paul. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and his wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raith a anam usual.Requiem mass for Sean on Wednesday, May 15 at 12 noon in the Church of the Most Sacred Heart, Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8NN, followed by cremation in Breakspear Crematorium. 

Funeral mass will be live streamed at the following link: https://churchservices.tv/ruislipsacredheart A memorial mass for Sean will take place on Friday, May 24 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim, H12 XY92, followed by interment of ashes in adjoining cemetery. Memorial mass will be live streamed at the following link: http://vimeo.com/940933393

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Sean's memory to: The Alzheimer's Society UK @ https://www.alzheimersorg.uk/ or in Ireland https://alzheimer.ie The family very much appreciates your support and kindness at this sad time.

Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 of Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Alwyn. Formerly of Yorkshire, England.

Funeral Arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Paddy Fahy Birmingham, England & formerly of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly in Birmingham, England on Saturday, May 11, 2024 of Paddy Fahy, Birmingham, England & formerly of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Son of the late Dessie and Sheila Fahy. Rest In Peace

Funeral Arrangements Later

Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford

The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Arrangements Later